American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS) announced brand new product additions to its appearance protection solutions and compass auto product lines this week. The F&I provider that offers products and services in the automotive, RV, powersports, marine and commercial trucking markets highlighted that the AGWS Appearance Protection Solutions line now includes ecologically friendly EcoProProducts, Armor All, […] [Read More]

A new partnership between automotive recall services provider Recall Masters and auto industry software provider VettX could help dealers more easily scan every vehicle VIN for sale in the private market and look for recalls. VettX says its platform connects auto dealerships to a large inventory of vehicles, noting that those vehicles would otherwise be […] [Read More]

The National Auto Auction Association has cancelled its 2020 annual convention, NAAA president Laura Taylor said in a letter to association members Thursday. The NAAA Executive Committee voted Wednesday to cancel the convention, which had been scheduled for October 6-8 in Dallas. In the letter, Taylor called the decision “hard to make, but the right […] [Read More]

By introducing products designed for new- and used-car dealers, used-car auction houses, major vehicle-fleet operators, and rental-car companies, Israeli high-tech vehicle-inspection systems supplier UVeye is planning to expand in the United States. Within the next four months, the company plans to open sales and product development offices in Ohio and New York. UVeye is also […] [Read More]

Retail vehicle prices in Canada were down slightly month-over-month in May, though consumer interest and traffic — at least the online variety — was increasing. That’s according to the latest autoTRADER.ca Price Index report, which said the national median price for new vehicles was at $39,799 in May, down 0.8% from April and up 1.3% […] [Read More]

Independent dealerships now have another option to secure a floorplan. First Business Financial Services, a Wisconsin-based bank holding company, recently launched its newest product — aptly named Floorplan Financing — and brought in a trio of veteran automotive executives to run it. The company highlighted Floorplan Financing allows dealers the flexibility to finance their acquisition […] [Read More]

The coronavirus pandemic didn’t stop Byrider Wausau from relocating to a renovated location in the Wisconsin city it has served for the past seven years. This week, the dealership that’s part of the Byrider network of buy-here, pay-here dealerships moved into its new location following a six-week building renovation. The new store, owned by the Kocourek […] [Read More]

The journey of Open Lending being acquired by Nebula, a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by True Wind Capital, that began back in January climaxed this week as the business combination was approved by Nebula’s shareholders at an “extraordinary” general meeting With the business combination completed, Nebula changed its name to Open Lending, and its […] [Read More]

Brian Skutta, the president of automotive at Spireon, discussed two topics that probably are top of mind at dealerships nowadays. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Skutta described the progress dealerships are making toward more availability of touchless vehicle delivery while at the same time keeping their service drive busy, even if drivers […] [Read More]

Get Spiffy Inc. has launched an e-commerce website for vehicle disinfection products, and the site features products that are hospital-grade and COVID-19 effective. The site, called the Spiffy Disinfection Store, features products that are also safe for frequent use on the interior and exterior of vehicles, said Scott Wingo, who is chief executive officer for […] [Read More]